The Top Fried Snack Foods of 2023

Fried snack foods are a popular category of indulgent treats known for their crispy and often savory nature. They are usually made by submerging the food in hot oil until it becomes golden brown and crunchy. While they are not the healthiest options due to the frying process, they are undeniably delicious and are enjoyed in moderation as occasional treats. These are the top fried snack foods that  we researched. I’ve listed a few others for the record:

1. French Fries: Sliced potatoes are deep-fried until they develop a crispy exterior while maintaining a fluffy interior. They are typically seasoned with salt and can be served with various sauces like ketchup, mayonnaise, or aioli.
2. Potato Chips: Thinly sliced potatoes are fried until they turn crispy and are often flavored with different seasonings such as salt, pepper, barbecue, sour cream and onion, or cheese.
3. Fried Chicken: Chicken pieces are coated with a seasoned flour or batter and then deep-fried until they are golden and succulent. It’s a popular dish worldwide and comes in various styles and flavors.
4. Spring Rolls: A popular snack in Asian cuisine, spring rolls are made by wrapping a mixture of vegetables, meat, and sometimes noodles in a thin pastry wrapper and deep-frying until crispy.
5. Samosas: A common snack in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine, samosas are deep-fried pastries filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat.
6. Onion Rings: Sliced onions are coated in a seasoned batter or breadcrumbs and then deep-fried to create crispy and flavorful rings.
7. Tempura: A Japanese dish where vegetables or seafood are dipped in a light batter and deep-fried until they become airy and crispy.
8. Mozzarella Sticks: Sticks of mozzarella cheese are breaded, usually with breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until the cheese inside becomes gooey and the outer crust is crispy.
9. Pakoras: A popular Indian snack, pakoras are made by coating various vegetables or meat in a chickpea flour batter and deep-frying them until they are golden and crunchy.
10. Churros: A sweet fried snack originating from Spain and now enjoyed globally. Churros are made by piping dough into long strips and deep-frying until they are crispy and then dusted with sugar and often served with chocolate sauce for dipping.
11. Empanadas
12. Chicken Wings
13. Corn Dogs
14. Falafel
15. Fried Calamari
16. Arancini (Italian rice balls)
17. Fritters (e.g., apple fritters, banana fritters)
18. Fish and Chips
19. Fried Dumplings (e.g., potstickers, gyoza)
20. Fried Pickles
21. Hush Puppies
22. Fried Plantains
23. Beignets (French-style doughnuts)
24. Fried Okra
25. Scallion Pancakes
26. Tempura Shrimp
27. Fried Cheese Curds
28. Fried Zucchini Sticks
29. Pani Puri/Golgappa (Indian snack)
30. Fried Oreos
31. Corn Fritters
32. Tempura Squid
33. Fried Moong Dal (Indian snack)
34. Fried Ravioli
35. Fried Breadsticks (e.g., churro sticks)
36. Fried Camembert/Cheese
37. Fried Prawns/Shrimp
38. Fried Wontons
39. Fried Gyoza (Japanese dumplings)
40. Fried Sweet Potato Fries
41. Tempura Eggplant
42. Fried Chicken Tenders
43. Fried Jalapeño Poppers
44. Fried Calzones
45. Fried Sausage Rolls
46. Fried Egg Rolls
47. Fried Artichoke Hearts
48. Fried Apple Rings
49. Fried Oyster Po’ Boy Sandwich
50. Fried Cabbage Rolls
51. Fried Coconut Shrimp
52. Fried Spinach and Cheese Balls
53. Fried Avocado Slices
54. Fried Cauliflower Bites
55. Fried Chicken Liver
56. Fried Lobster Bites
57. Fried Stuffed Mushrooms
58. Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls
59. Fried Pork Rinds (Chicharrones)
60. Fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Remember, while these fried snacks are delicious, they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Consuming too many fried foods regularly can have negative impacts on your health.